Loyalty is defined as the state or quality of being loyal, or faithfulness to commitments or obligations. Most good people believe they are loyal, or at least they can hold up their end of a commitment, but so do businesses and the people who run them.

Mike Gardner, owner of Hillwood Sales, has been a loyal A.R.E. dealer for nearly 20 years. He recently sent us some pictures (see the one above) of his family’s business from 1970! Mike has been in the business just about his whole life, but says it is his loyalty to not only A.R.E., but to his community as well, which makes the business a success.

Mike says A.R.E.’s commitment to his business has given him the opportunity to explore other markets that have been a success, but the quality of our product brings people to Hillwood because of the loyalty and commitment we have shown to our dealers and customer base.

Mike’s philosophy for success is to never look back, but move forward and remain loyal to those who have helped you get where you are today.

Ryan Knight - 6.2.2009